The mainstay: Victoria’s Secret hair

Not exactly a trend (because it remains the same from year-to-year) but always desirable, those voluminous Victoria’s Secret waves are here to stay. If you’re convinced this look is a matter of great genetics and a hoard of hair stylists, think again – here’s an expert’s guide to creating the look on yourself at home (yes, really). For further inspiration, see all the looks from the 2013 show here, or if you're after a more fashion-forward look, click here for supermodel hair secrets.

Celebrity approved: the fringe effect

Follow the lead of Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lawrence, and a slew of other red carpet regulars and frame your face with a fringe. If you’re craving a new look but can’t commit to a complete colour change, a fringe is the quickest (and most cost-effective) way to makeover your mane. But if you’re considering bangs, beware; it’s not a case of “one size fits all” – click here to find the perfect style to suit you.

Hero hairstyle: the ponytail

Low, loose, sleek or knotted, the ponytail (and its many variations) is practically the only up-do worth practising from 2013. Whether you like it sleek and sophisticated or easy and undone, here’s eight ways to achieve the perfect ponytail.

The daily ‘do: easy undone

Make daily dates with your hair straightener a thing of the past, because the new season hair is all about effortless, I-just-woke-up locks. Seen on the runway at Alexander Wang and Balmain, this almost-natural look can be created at home in under five minutes by following this step-by-step guide.

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